Tom Udall

We have to do everything we can, I think, Senator Tester, to help push the BIA to get more involved in all these irrigation situations.

Water is intimate to that. And the production of agricultural products really makes a difference there.

Water is such a huge priority.

I think throughout this there is a theme about BIA neglect on these irrigation issues that this Committee needs to take notice of.

The Coalition Pueblos strongly support the reauthorization and the appropriations to accomplish the Act's purpose.

Senators Udall and Heinrich recently introduced a drought relief bill, S. 2470, which includes as one of its provisions reauthorization of the Pueblos Irrigation Infrastructure Improvement Act.

This is tremendously important to the tribes in my State, what you are holding this hearing on, the irrigation infrastructure.

That is right. That is exactly what I said.

This issue has been lingering for a long time. It has been out there. So I think we really need to get expedited attention to it, and I appreciate your attention to it.

Thank you for holding this important oversight hearing on the impact of catastrophic disasters on Indian Country.

We've seen the impacts of global warming firsthand in New Mexico. Prolonged droughts, more frequent wildfires and increased threats to forests and agriculture present some of the biggest economic and public health challenges we face in our…

Senator Udall's efforts with regard to water efficiency are something that we all should be concerned about.

I'm going to keep pushing to ensure that 2018 fiscal year, is the latest we see those aircraft.

I'm going to keep pushing the Forest Service and the USDA on this issue until I'm confident we've got a fleet that we can be proud of.

Twice, New Mexico Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich brought the proposition to the people of Donna Ana County and the people rejected the idea.

We urge Congress to continue to fund the Native American CDFI Assistance Initiative program at the $15 million level.

We appreciate his efforts as well as the support from you, Chairman Tester, Senator Tim Johnson from South Dakota.

We encourage Congress to make the waiver for the loan Federal match requirement permit for the NACA financial institution assistance program.

We would like to recognize Senator Tom Udall from New Mexico for his strong support of Native CDFIs.

I have a deep appreciation for the national security implications of natural gas exports.

I introduced a piece of legislation yesterday that I mentioned earlier along with the Chairwoman.

We've seen that movie before. It wasn't the first time Russia has held its natural gas supply over Ukraine's head.

To me, natural gas exports would be a form of a positive sanction that has real benefits to our economy.

Through the HEA reauthorization, included authorization to forward fund the BIA Higher Education Program.

Resources are scarce and needs are great.